ORIGIN

This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is one of 113 convertibles optioned with the 442 and W-30 packages for the model year. The seller purchased the car from its original owner in 1978 and has driven it approximately 90k miles. It is finished in Cameo White over a replacement black fabric interior and is powered by a 455ci V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a custom sound system and a Hurst shifter along with power-operated locks, windows, driver’s seat, steering, brakes, and convertible top. This 442 is now offered with its stock radio and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

The exterior is finished in Cameo White (11) with black side stripes and hood graphics. The seller reports that early in his ownership the car impacted a pole, which required replacement of part of the grille, repairs to the fiberglass hood and front bumper, and paintwork to the hood. Paint flaws are noted, and the trunk lid shows rust near the keyhole and on the underside, as shown in the photo gallery below.

The factory vinyl interior was reupholstered in white vinyl with black cloth inserts that show some fading. Equipment includes a Hurst shifter as well as power-operated locks, windows, driver’s seat, steering, and brakes.

Aftermarket audio equipment includes a digital head unit, replacement kick panels housing newer speakers, box speakers placed on the back seats, and a trunk-mounted Alpine subwoofer. The original radio and kick panels are included in the sale. The 5-digit odometer shows 7k miles, and total mileage is believed to be 107k, of which 90k were added by the seller.

The 455ci V8 was rated at 300 horsepower by the factory when new and was reportedly rebuilt in 2016. Work is said to have included the installation of new forged pistons, new bolts, a Comp Cams hydraulic roller kit, and resized rods along with a compression increase to 9.6:1, and a carburetor rebuild. The seller reports that the engine was short block balanced. New intake and exhaust valves and springs were also installed.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and a 3.42:1 rear axle. The seller reports that this car is one of 80 automatic-transmission-equipped W-30 examples produced for 1972 and that the transmission was rebuilt in 2000.